Apprentice Mechanic - 2021 Intake

Apprentice Mechanic - 2021 Intake

APPRENTICE Mechanic x 2 - Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

First Year Apprenticeship - 2021 Intake

Primary Work Location: Erina

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.

Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

Council is excited to offer Apprenticeship opportunities for motivated people who have an interest in gaining “hands on” work experience and technical training as a Plant Mechanic. The objective of our program is to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to complete the Apprenticeship, with a view to establishing a career in the Mechanical Trade.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Apprenticeship program requires the successful applicants to enter a Training Contract for four (4) years commencing in January 2021.

As part of their individual Training Plans Apprentices are required to undertake and complete a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology course at either a NSW TAFE Campus or through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). 

Apprentices commence as a 1st year Apprentice and are trained under the instruction of a suitably qualified supervisor. You may be required to rotate between job locations to nurture on-the-job experience for the duration of the Apprenticeship. Council offers an excellent development program with exposure to many facets of the job throughout the course.

We encourage those applicants who have a passion for the trade/area and for developing their knowledge and skills to apply.

Please Note – Employment beyond the term of the Apprenticeship is neither automatically offered nor guaranteed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful Apprentices' primary responsibility in the position is to obtain the knowledge, skills and competence through tertiary qualifications and on-the-job training.  

What a 'day in the job' could look like:

• Perform duties that involve service and repair of Council’s plant and equipment including trucks, earthmoving machinery, motor vehicles and small plant as required;
• Read and interpret technical information to complete work tasks as relevant to the position and training, including but not limited to mechanical information from service and maintenance manuals;

About You:

• You have a genuine interest in the Trade area;
• You have made the extra effort to gain practical experience or undertake additional relevant learning in the area;
• You understand the importance of being a team player;
• You are committed to undertaking and completing the required studies;
• You are keen to learn from others to further your career;
• You have a focus on providing the best quality service to the Central Coast.

About Us:

• We are one of the largest employers on the Central Coast, a large and progressive organisation delivering a wide variety of services to our local community;
• You’ll be joining a team who love what they do;
• We provide a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to gain "hands on" experience and technical training.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA INCLUDES:      

1. Minimum education requirement - Year 10 School Certificate or RoSA (Record of School Achievement) or equivalent leaving certificate. Please note: Current Year 10 students are eligible to apply and if successful in selection it will be based on the proviso that they complete the Year 10 RoSA and provide documentation prior to commencement in position;
2. Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the chosen trade or area;
3. Be an Australian Citizen or granted permanent residency status;
4. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus or be able to demonstrate their immunity.

Please click on the Position Description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.

• Apprentice Mechanic - Position Description

SALARY:

 A commencing salary range of $522.88 to $719.34 per week ($27,262 to $37,506 per annum) plus Superannuation will apply, dependent upon age and school qualifications.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be assessed based on information provided in the application. Council receives numerous applications for Apprenticeships and applicants need to meet the essential criteria and clearly establish their aptitude for their chosen role. For additional information on applying for a Traineeship role click on the following link : Checklist for applying for a CCC Traineeship or Apprenticeship.

Applicants who are selected to progress in the recruitment process will next be invited to complete an online assessment. Applicants successful at progressing to interview may be asked to undertake a second assessment at time of interview to verify results.

Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to attend a panel interview which will be conducted during a week day. Applicants shortlisted for interview will be advised via phone and e-mail. Please note: Due to the current COVID-19 situation interviews will be conducted via Skype or Microsoft Teams unless advised otherwise.

Further enquiries may be directed to Talent Acquisition on ph: 0409 425 312.

If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Applications close at Midnight on Sunday, 9 August 2020.